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U.S. and South Korea Announce Aug. 17–27 Ulchi Freedom Shield to Train for Drone, Cyber and Electronic Threats

This defensive 11-day exercise supports preparations for a conditions-based transfer of wartime command.

Seoul and U.N. Command Split Over North Korea’s Near‑MDL Fortifications

All 6 U.S. THAAD Launchers Reportedly Back at Seongju Base

U.S. and South Korea Begin Interagency Talks on Nuclear Submarines and Fuel-Cycle Rights

U.S. Diplomat to Lead Seoul Working Groups as South Korea Starts Nuclear-Sub Procurement

U.S. and South Korea Set March 9–19 ‘Freedom Shield’ Drills as Field-Training Talks Continue

USFK Chief Expresses Regret After Yellow Sea Standoff as Seoul and Washington Wrestle Over Freedom Shield

South Korea Picks L3Harris to Supply Four Global 6500 AEW&C Jets by 2032

South Korea, Japan Deepen Defense Ties With First Ministerial Visit in 10 Years, Eye AI and Drone Cooperation